单词 | pique |
释义 | Word Frequency pique 1(piːk) noun 1. a feeling of resentment or irritation, as from having one's pride wounded verbWord forms: piques, piquing or piqued (transitive) 2. to cause to feel resentment or irritation 3. to excite or arouse 4. (foll by on or upon) to pride or congratulate (oneself) Word origin C16: from French, from piquer to prick, sting; see pick1Word Frequency pique 2(piːk) piquet noun 1. a score of 30 points made by a player from a combination of cards held before play begins and from play while the opponent's score is nil verb 2. to score a pique (against) Word origin C17: from French pic, of uncertain originWord Frequency piqué(ˈpiːkeɪ) noun a close-textured fabric of cotton, silk, or spun rayon woven with lengthwise ribs Word origin C19: from French piqué pricked, from piquer to prick |
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